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QUESTION: Dear Dr. Shroff,
I had my visit 3 weeks ago with my opthamoligist. The Dr. performed all test for my exam,{at my optometrist office my air puff was 26 and he referred me to specialist}, my specialist told me i have ocular hypertension and put me on Xalaton drops . I returned for a follow up and my pressure came down to 17, and he was happy with that. I go back in 4 months for check up.
I am very nervous about this condition, my physician assures me that I will be fine , just keep taking my meds and regualr visits, but I have much anxiety{driving my poor wife batty}.
Any thoughts from you are greatly appreciated.
Thank You,
Tomas
ANSWER: Dear Tomas,
Nothing to be concerned about. You seem to have also responded well to the basic line of treatment.
This is called Glaucoma and you can read more about this on www.shroffeye.org
A good eye doctor or glaucoma specialist is best to look after your eye condition.
Regards,
Dr Shroff
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QUESTION: Dear Dr. Shroff,
Thank you for your quick response and help.
I do have a follow up question. My Dr. explained that I did not have glacoma, no optic damage, my visual test were normal and all other tests were fine, and that he was placing me on drops as a prophalatic to keep my pressure down{it went down from 26 to 17.
Being a suspect as it is termed, I was told I do not have it, my other question is, if I get glacoma and Dr treats it right away, will I have decent vision for my normal life span, I am 60 years old.
I am a worrier, and I am so appreciative of your help.
I again thank you Dr. Shroff.
Tomas
Answer
Dear Tomas,
Absolutely. Glaucoma does not mean loss of vision, it is 'loss' only if not controlled.
You have not only responded to the treatment, also may not be even having glaucoma!
Your doctor seems to be on top of things if he is calling you for follow ups.
thats all that you need to do...regular visits.
You will enjoy the vision you have today with this control. So, do not worry.
Best,
Dr Shroff
